Restaurants
The Cottage La Jolla
7702 Fay AveBreakfast/Brunch place. Reservations recommended.
Ambrogio15
926 Turquoise StThe best thin crust Milano style pizza in the area.
Sushi Nekosan
1119 Wall StLocal favorite for sushi.
Turmeric Thai Kitchen
6435 Caminito BlythefieldA local favorite for Thai food.
Local favorite for fish entrées in a unique outdoor indoor setting.
99 locals recommend
Herringbone La Jolla
7837 Herschel AvenueLocal favorite for fish entrées in a unique outdoor indoor setting.
The Fishery
5040 Cass StAnother excellent fish and seafood restaurant. In Pacific Beach.
JRDN Restaurant
723 Felspar StSurf-n-turf with a great view.
Piazza 1909
7731 Fay AveItalian food.
Catania
Italian food.
Isola Pizza Bar
1526 India StItalian pizza.
When ready to venture out of the immediate area, visit University Heights and our favorite Ethiopian restaurant.
57 locals recommend
Muzita Abyssinian Bistro
4651 Park BlvdWhen ready to venture out of the immediate area, visit University Heights and our favorite Ethiopian restaurant.
The Taco Stand on Pearl Street will do in a pinch, but if you want the best tacos in San Diego, head to Lola 55.
23 locals recommend
Lola 55
1290 F StThe Taco Stand on Pearl Street will do in a pinch, but if you want the best tacos in San Diego, head to Lola 55.
If you know what birria tacos are and you want to sample the best San Diego has to offer, try Birria Tuetano (Beef Marrow birria taco) at this place in Old Town or the original near the border in San Ysidro.
If you want to go beyond what Tuetano Taqueria offers, you have to cross the border and go to "Taco Alley" (Las Ahumaderas) in Tijuana.
Tuetano Taqueria
2548 Congress StreetIf you know what birria tacos are and you want to sample the best San Diego has to offer, try Birria Tuetano (Beef Marrow birria taco) at this place in Old Town or the original near the border in San Ysidro.
If you want to go beyond what Tuetano Taqueria offers, you have to cross the border and go to "Taco Alley" (Las Ahumaderas) in Tijuana.
Birrieria & Taqueria La Huasteca
865 Turquoise StreetBirria tacos in a pinch, right near us in Pacific Beach.
Bars & Breweries
Head for the Ocean Terrace in the spring and summer. Great food and drinks, with a view to match.
248 locals recommend
George's at the Cove
1250 Prospect StHead for the Ocean Terrace in the spring and summer. Great food and drinks, with a view to match.
Hennessey's Tavern
7811 Herschel AveFor an after-drink by the fireplace.
A local favorite. Drinks on the patio by a fireplace or inside while you try your hand at pool. Dogs are welcome.
40 locals recommend
The Shack Bar & Grill
6941 La Jolla BlvdA local favorite. Drinks on the patio by a fireplace or inside while you try your hand at pool. Dogs are welcome.
Latitude 32
5019 Cass StDive bar with a greasy spoon. Guinness on tap.
You can stock up at Costco and try this up-and-coming brewery on your way back. We recommend Soul Sister or Grouchy. They do growlers to take home.
15 locals recommend
Bitter Brothers Brewing Company
4170 Morena BlvdYou can stock up at Costco and try this up-and-coming brewery on your way back. We recommend Soul Sister or Grouchy. They do growlers to take home.
Ice Cream & Gelato
Forget Haagen Daas or (gasp) Baskin Robbins. Try this. Vegan options available.
34 locals recommend
Bobboi Natural Gelato
8008 Girard AveForget Haagen Daas or (gasp) Baskin Robbins. Try this. Vegan options available.
Chocolate Haus
947 Turquoise StA well-kept secret in Pacific Beach.